Loss of smell is relatively common with respiratory viruses because of congestion and nasal inflammation. For people who contracted COVID-19, many have been unable to regain their sense of smell. Using essential oils for olfactory training may help regain the lost sense of smell through olfactory or smell training.
The natural plant extracts in essential oils make them an excellent tool for olfactory training. Their stimulating and potent aromas tend to have a single dominant scent, where perfumes contain different scent combinations. The essential oils that have been studied to treat the loss of smell are rose, eucalyptus. lemon and clove. Many other oils are also suitable including but not limited to lavender and tea tree.
*This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease.
